Definitions
Define alluvial soil
rich soil made up of sand and mud deposited by moving water
Name Africa's longest mountain range
Atlas mountains
What vital source is a constant worry in Israel and Syria?
Water
What is the primary language here?
Arabic
Are earthquakes a common occurrence in Africa?
Yes
What is the word used to describe someone who is Islamic? (ex. someone who follows Christianity are known as Christians)
Muslim
What type of dwelling do people often live in when they reside in a city?
high-rise apartments
What are 2 of the most abundant natural resources found in Africa and Asia?
Natural gas and petroleum
Most people in the region are _______________. Think ethnicity
Arabs
Is rainfall lower or higher than evaporation rates in Africa?
lower
Name the largest desert in the world
Sahara
In wealthy areas, how much does hospital stay typically cost?
It is free
How often a day are people called to worship?
5x daily
What is the most common climate in north Africa and Asia?
Desert
Define domestication
To take something from the wild and make it useful for humans
What type of government do the countries in Africa and Asia normally follow nowadays?
Monarchies and republics
What color of gold is found in the Persian Gulf?
Black gold
What type of religion do Arabs typically follow?
Islam
Name a common food grown in an area mentioned in this chapter
possible answers: cereal, grapes for wine, citrus fruits, olives, barley, grains, and many others. You will receive credit for naming one even if it is not on this list.
Define wadis
Streambeds that remain dry until a heavy rain
What is the word used to describe desert nomads?
Bedouins
Name at least 3 common minerals found in this area
Possible answers: sulfur, phosphate, iron, and copper
1. Judaism
2. Christianity
3. Islam
Describe a steppe climate
Dry and can only support small shrubs and short grasses. This is the second most common climate here in Africa.